[dsn_klr650] handle bars / sore butt

[LPetty4585@aol.com]

In a message dated 4/10/00 3:27:58 AM !!!First Boot!!!, brox@... writes: << Most of you seem to be 6' or more and Large! >> That's probably the group average. Hey what's a KLR for. Larry

[Mark McCoy]

Riding one up I routinely slide back, put my feet on the passenger pegs, and lean into the wind. This also moves the weight on my ass around. mark McCoy Ztib@... wrote:

> I am convinced that the primary reason for getting a sore ass on 3 hr + road > trips with the KLR (actually a Tengai) is because the upright seating puts > too much weight on my tailbone. OK, the primary reason may be becasue I am > too fat --BUT, if I lean forward somewhat, the pressure is alleviated and the > soreness subsides. The problem is that leaning forward is unnatural give the > ergonomics of the bike. > > I conclude that lower bars are the answer. I know that the lower bars will > detract from the off road ergonomics, a sacrifice I am prepared to make as > most of my riding is on roads where I have little need to stand on the pegs > or horse the machine around. QUESTION: Does anyone out there have > experience in putting lower bars on the KLR and if so, how much lower, etc. > Thanks > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Save up to 57% on Electronics! > Find incredible deals on overstocked items with Free shipping! > http://click.egroups.com/1/2710/3/_/_/_/955343543/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@... > Let's keep this list SPAM free! > > Visit our site at http://www.egroups.com/group/DSN_klr650 > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@egroups.com